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thranx on 10 June 2012
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RedInker said:
thranx said:
RedInker said:
If you really want you could say it's from god. As TheProphet said the bible says to love thy neighbour. So welfare is a form of that.


I dodn't know love was throwing money at a problem.

 

I would think that God, according to the teachings in the bible, would prefer that the government stay out of welfare and instead leave it to people to take the time and energy to actually care bout their neighbors and not just give them money, but help them. Maybe watch a kid on a day they needed or teach them something you know, give them a ride etc...

Its been a while since i read the bible, but isn't it the source of the story "give a man some fish and you feed him for the day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for life" I would say American welfare equates to giving a man fish instead of teaching him to fish.

State welfare is far from perfect. But people who are out of work need to be given money etc to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Usually this is only short term as they will hopfully soon find work. It would be great if our communities would help each other but that is not really likely.

I see fundraisers all the time in my city to help the needy. Every church i know of has a way to help the poor in the us, and many also help in other countries through mission trips.

 

Why is there a need to give them money, why not give them a place to stay instead? Why not give them meals, or cook for them.

 

There are many options besides the taking of money from one person only to give to a stranger. I don't know about you, but when I see someone in need in real life in need I try to help them. That is all it takes. Sometimes it may be giving them a meal, sometimes letting them use a phone. Giving advice on where to apply or helping them apply for jobs online if they dont have access to a computer or the internet. Think outside the box, money is not the answer to every problem.

 

And people can also be prepared for short peroids of not having a job. They should save for it. Everyone should save fora rainy day. People can choose to do so.